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70 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,177 Active
Wyoming began October with 70 new active coronavirus cases Thursday as the number of confirmed cases went up by 124.
October 01, 2020
Wyoming Reaches 53 Coronavirus Deaths
Wyoming's coronavirus-related death count has climbed again this week, reaching 53 total deaths in the state attributed to the coronavirus.
October 01, 2020
Court: Jury Should Hear Female Wyoming Trooper’s Sexual Harassment Case
A jury should be allowed to hear allegations by a Wyoming Highway Patrol officer that she faced a hostile work environment because of her sex, a federal court has ruled.
October 01, 2020
Barrasso: President, All Americans Should Condemn White Supremacy
"I think we should hear [condemnation] from the president and from every American," Barrasso said. "I certainly condemn what we've been seeing in terms of white supremacy, in terms of racism, in terms of anti-semitism."
October 01, 2020
Thursday Morning Mullen Update: Fire Rages To 117K Acres, Mail Delivery Halted In Areas
Fire activity is expected to be high on Thursday, officials announced on the fire tracking website InciWeb. A crew of 934 personnel are working to combat the fire as of Thursday morning, and more are expected to arrive over the coming days.
October 01, 2020
UW Wrestling Shut Down Through October 14 Due to Covid
The University of Wyoming's wrestling team has seen an outbreak of the coronavirus over the last week, prompting the university to take action.
October 01, 2020
Ray Hunkins: What President Garfield Can Teach Us About Education
The most recent available statistics on state expenditures and state educational outcomes does not support the thesis that more money results in better outcomes.
Ray HunkinsOctober 01, 2020
Wednesday Night Mullen Update: Fire Reaches 103K Acres
The Mullen Fire in Medicine Bow National Forest has officially affected more than 100,000 acres, officials announced Wednesday evening.
October 01, 2020
98 New Cases of Coronavirus in Wyoming; 1,107 Active
The number of laboratory-confirmed coronavirus cases seen since the illness was first detected in March topped the 5,000 mark on Wednesday with the reporting of 98 new confirmed cases in 17 counties.
September 30, 2020
Fat Grizzly Bear Gets Into Another Altercation While Guarding His Bull Elk
For the second day in a row, the grizzly bear is fighting off annoying neighbors who are trying to mooch his bull elk.
September 30, 2020
Worland Residents Drop 500 – 930 Pound Pumpkins From Giant Crane In Annual Pumpkin Drop
Co-organizer Jay Richard told Cowboy State Daily that the pumpkins ranged in size, from the smallest being a little more than 500 lbs. to the largest weighing in at 930 lbs. Volunteers sign up to have the honor of dropping their pumpkins every year.
September 30, 2020
Cowboy Skill Games Hits $1 Million Mark in Taxes Paid; Communities to Benefit
The first $1 million in taxes have been collected by the State of Wyoming from Cowboy Skill Games, a coalition of Wyoming operators who run the legal skill games in restaurants and bars across the state.
September 30, 2020
University Of Wyoming K-9 Passes Away
UW Police Department K-9 officer Enzo unexpectedly passed away this week at the age of 10, the department announced on Facebook. Enzo served the UWPD since 2012, alongside his handler Sgt. Chad Bade.
September 30, 2020
Wednesday Morning Mullen Update: 29 Houses Lost, Fire Almost To 100K Acres
Fire activity is expected on Wednesday. Crews are working to slow fire progression along the North Platte River and a fleet of 20 aerial resources have been critical in cooling the fire's edge and assisting with structure protection.
September 30, 2020
Retired Wyoming Highway Patrol K-9 Passes Away
Lou was a narcotics detection dog and was paired up with WHP Trooper Josh Hardee in 2009. He worked his entire career assigned to the Division B in Casper, retiring in June 2015 due to chronic health concerns with his joint and hips.
September 30, 2020
Study: Wyoming Residents Don’t Need Loans (As Much)
According to personal finance website WalletHub, Wyoming was ranked 49th of 50 states and the District of Columbia when it came to states whose residents needed some type of loan the most due to the coronavirus.
September 30, 2020
Wyoming Stimulant Use Below National Average, But Arrests, Deaths On The Rise
The use of stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine among Wyomings residents is below or the same as the national average, according to a University of Wyoming study.
September 30, 2020
Teton County Residents Live Longer Than Almost Anyone Else in the U.S.
Teton County residents are expected to live longer than most of the people in the United States
September 30, 2020
University of Wyoming to Allow 7,000 Fans for Season Opener
UW Athletics will be allowed to have 7,000 fans in attendance for the season opener based on current COVID-19 data.
September 30, 2020
Dave Simpson: I Had To Pry It Out Of Her Little Hands
Look up from your cell phone now and then. There's a whole world out there that isn't on the screen of your dopey little device. Give it a try, Skippy.
Dave SimpsonSeptember 29, 2020
Wyoming “Off-Track” When It Comes To Road Safety, Mental Health
Wyoming is off-track when it comes to roadway safety and mental health services, a recent National Safety Council summary revealed.
September 29, 2020
67 New Coronavirus Cases in Wyoming; 1,069 Active
67 new cases of coronavirus cases were reported in Wyoming on Tuesday bringing the active number to 1,069.
September 29, 2020
Gov Gordon Loosens Restrictions on Wyoming Restaurants
Restaurants are no longer required to space out seating in booths and increases the number of persons permitted at a table from six to eight.
September 29, 2020
Wyoming Volunteers Build Beds For Needy Kids
The Bighorn Basin Chapter of 'Sleep in Heavenly Peace' has organized build days about once a month to construct beds that will be distributed throughout the region.
Wendy CorrSeptember 29, 2020